NRM Team

Cody George

Ecological horticulturist & NRM Manager

Cody leads our team of professionals. He is a seasoned and respected horticulturalists in the region with 20 years of extensive experience in public garden management. Previously, Cody served as a grounds manager for the Thaden School and Crystal Bridges, where he was manager of horticulture and grounds operations for eight years. Cody obtained a bachelor's degree in Horticulture & Landscape Management from the University of Arkansas in 2006 and has continued his education in his field by earning the accreditation of an Organic Land Care Professional by the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) of Connecticut.

Brian Batchelor

head gardener

Brian and Cody had worked together at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art for a number of years and stayed in contact after we both left. This connection eventually led him to become NRM’s Head Gardener! He spent over 20 years working as an Irrigation Technician in various places around the state. During this time he worked, honing his skills in ecological gardening practices, proper equipment maintenance, and becoming familiar with all aspects of the lawn care business.